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Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program

Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags.
Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Ottawa will suspend a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S.
Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism

OTTAWA — The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism.
Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his Wednesday phone call with U.S.
Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster

Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster

Yukon is predicting an $81.96 million surplus this year as the territory promises record capital investment in housing, in what is expected to be its last budget before the next territorial election.
Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

OTTAWA — The Liberals released their long-promised Africa strategy Thursday but without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia.
Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement

Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement

TORONTO — A historic deal that calls for three major tobacco companies to pay out billions in compensation to provinces and territories as well as former smokers across Canada has cleared its final legal hurdle in Ontario, bringing a decades-long cou
Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico — a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy — triggering a continental trade war.
B.C. Conservative attacks 'super angry' Indigenous colleague over residential schools

B.C. Conservative attacks 'super angry' Indigenous colleague over residential schools

Dallas Brodie didn't name anyone, but appeared to single out the Conservatives' house leader, A'aliya Warbus, by criticizing an Indigenous woman who sided with the governing NDP to criticize Brodie.
RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

EDMONTON — Mounties in Alberta have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding the province’s front-line medical care provider, Alberta Health Services.